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Commercial Technology Definition

Commercial application demonstration of pre-commercial technologies.

In accordance with the definition of "pre-commercial" technology, as defined in 7 CFR 4280.103, such technologies have viable technical and economic potential for commercial application. Proposals should show that a technological innovation has emerged through research and development as well as demonstration processes. Applicants must provide authoritative evidence of the operating history, performance, reliability past completion of start-up, shake-down, and commissioning.
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In line with financial and operating performance evaluation protocol, the documented operating history, which may be established domestically or outside the U.S., should provide performance data for a minimum of 12 months. In this time period the economic and technical performance potential of the pre-commercial technology should be addressed, as defined in 7CFR 4280.103.

Lastly, in demonstrating the potential for commercial application, applicants must provide evidence that professional service providers, trades, large construction equipment providers, and labor are readily available domestically and are sufficiently familiar with installation procedures and practices. Spare parts and service should also be readily available in the U.S. for proper maintenance and operation of the system. Any warranties must be valid in the U.S.

 

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